How To Welding The Pipe. Another welding test position known as 6GR inclined fixed position as 6G but with a restriction. The rule of thumb is to use one layer of beads for each one eighth inch wall thickness of the pipe.
Joint coating is applied usually a shrink sleeve or mortar diaper. The rule of thumb is to use one layer of beads for each one eighth inch wall thickness of the pipe. Pipe Welding Positions are referred to as the combination of the different positions of the welder and the job or specimen.
Pipe welds are made under many different requirements and in different welding situations as per the job nature.
Lets get right to it. The pipe welding techniques used and the procedure is also identical to the ASME section IX pipe welding certification. 3 tacks for 2 12 and smaller dia. Only move forward and side to side with the electrode otherwise the weld will become rough.